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SPRING CHALLENGE 2022
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15.7 - NeuroAwareA book from Neurodiversity Books (p. 1): The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
Points this post: 15
Total points: 380
TessaVanessaChallenge 5.10 Wish Upon a Star
The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case Investigation by Rosemary Sullivan
Points this post: 5
Total points:790/895
Tasks completed: 47/54
Books read: 63
APRILLEIGH25.9 - Tien’s Task: Come on Down Under
Read one book of 500+ pages which fits two different options.
Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman (531 pages)
*** Big Book - one ticket for 500+ pages ***
Option 2: Read a book written by a female author who is Australian by birth or residence.
The fourth paragraph of the author’s Goodreads record states that she lives in Australia (and she’s approved in the help thread).
Option 4: Read a book from the LoveOzYA shelf.
At time of posting this title was found on page 6 of the list.
531 > 500 pages
TRACKING [this task (total including this task)]
Points: 25 (340)
Golden Oldie: 0 (1)
Big Book: 1 (1)
It’s a Fact: 0 (3)
Books Read: 1 (25)
Total Tasks: 22
INSIYAH15.9 - Hall of Famer
Author initials in Jackie Robinson.
Book: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (ebook)
How it fits: KI in Jackie
Note: Top PB has 320 pages.
Points Earned This Post: 15
Total Points Earned: 255
Books Read: 16
Tasks Completed: 12
It's A Fact Tickets: 5
Golden Oldie Tickets: 3
Big Book Tickets: 4
15.2 Right/LeftBook 1, Read a FICTION book with a title that begins with a letter in RIGHT.
To the Islands by Randolph Stow
Book 2, Read a NONFICTION book with a title that begins with a letter in LEFT.
Trivial Grievances: On the Contradictions, Myths and Misery of Your 30s by Bridie Jabour
1x It's a Fact tix
Total this Post: 15
Golden Oldies: 5
Bigger is Better: 1
It's a Fact: 1
Season Total: 640
REPOST30.1 - Katrisa's Task: Dune
Option 3 - read a book with an MPG of horror.
Girl 4 (January David #1) by Will Carver
354 pages
Option 5 - Read a book from this list Genre Bending Books
Kushiel's Chosen (Phèdre's Trilogy #2) by Jacqueline Carey
page 17
1x Bigger is Better tix (678 pages)
Total pages read:1,032
Total this Post: 30
Golden Oldies: 5
Bigger is Better: 2
It's a Fact: 1
Season Total: 670
TessaVanessaChallenge 10.2 The Wisest in All of Oz
The Late Show by Michael Connelly
Points this post: 10
Total points:800/895
Tasks completed: 48/54
Books read: 64
LAUREN JODI15.8 - Mr. Potato Head
Dream Eyes by Jayne Ann Krentz
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 395/895
Big Book Ticket: 2
It's a Fact Ticket: 1
Total Books Read: 29
Total Tasks Completed: 24/54
Laurah3030.4 - TessaVanessa's Task: National Library Week 2022
Opt 1 Read a book that has all the letters from TABLET in the title only.
The Thursday Murder Club
Opt 2 Read a book checked out from your local library that has exactly one number 3 OR 0 (not both) in the number of pages (in honor of my 30 years).
People We Meet on Vacation 364 p
I checked this book our from my library.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 125
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 1
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0
Mod
25.8 - Amy FL’s task: Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin On
Option 1: Read a book with a word of 5 letters or more in the title that can be made from the letters in NEUROTRANSMITTERS.
Sword in the Storm
Storm = neurotransmitters
Option 2: Read a book by a single author whose initials (all) are found in SUBSTANTIA NIGRA.
Across The Wall: A Tale Of The Abhorsen And Other Stories by Garth Nix
Points this task: 25
Season total: 180
BB Tickets: 2
GO Tickets: 0
IAF Tickets: 2
Boston Kate
10.3 - If I Only Had a Brain
The Complete Maus
on page 1 of the list
Points this post: 10
Total points: 55
Boston Kate
20.4 Robin P’s Task: Saluting Brains
Option 2: The Lost Lights of St Kilda
"Historical Fiction" on main page
Points this post: 20
Total points: 75
TessaVanessaChallenge 5.7 The Flying Monkeys
by Cecily StrongPoints this post: 5
Total points:805/895
Tasks completed: 49/54
Books read: 65
15.3 - WordleOption 1. Read two books, one book 1 and one book 2:
Book 1 - Read a book with a one-word title that is exactly five letters.
Naked by David Sedaris
1x It's a Fact tix
Book 2 - Read a book that is number 1 thru 6 in a series.
And Fire Came Down (Caleb Zelic #2) by Emma Viskic
Total this Post: 15
Golden Oldies: 5
Bigger is Better: 2
It's a Fact: 2
Season Total: 685
Amber15.9 - Hall of Famer
Author whose initials (all) can be found in Jackie Robinson
Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo
**Behind the Beautiful Forevers is a non-fiction book. Claiming an It's a Fact ticket.**
Total Points: 270
It's a Fact Tickets: 6
Big Book Tickets: 3
Amber20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - MEGSCL's Task: Wordle Wordle Wordle!
Option 2: Book that is #2 #4 or #16 in a series - this is #2 in the series
The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths
Total Points: 290
It's a Fact Tickets: 6
Big Book Tickets: 3
Amber30.3 - Dlmrose’s Task: Recurring Keys
Book 1: Book with a word in the title that contains all the letters A E N - the word is GENTLEMAN
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
Book 2: Book written by an author whose name contains all the letters A E N - the name is JANE
The Verifiers by Jane Pek
Total Points: 320
It's a Fact Tickets: 6
Big Book Tickets: 3
Mod
20.3 - Best Review – Lauren Jodi's Task: Henry Rex
Option 2: The King in the Tower
Read a book with the word "king" or "tower" in the title.
Deacon King Kong. James McBride
Points this post: 20
Total points: 535
Tasks complete: 31/54
Total points: 535/895
BB: 4
NF: 10
GO: 4
Nick KY10.9 Spring Book I read The Lost Village by Camilla Sten (first published April 4th 2019).
Points This Post: 10
Total Points So Far: 530
ROBIN P15.6 - That's Dr. Scarecrow to You
Author name has THD
Caveat Emptor by Ruth Downie
Points this post: 15
Total points: 470
BB:0 GO:2 NF: 6
Nick KY15.5 National Joe Day I read Marsbound by Joe Haldeman.
Points This Post: 15
Total Points So Far: 545
Jasmiina F10.9 - Spring Into a Good Book:
Read a book first published in March, April, or May (of any year) that has an average Goodreads rating of 4.0 or higher:
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.
Published in April and rating 4.20.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 35
Golden Oldies this post:
Total Golden Oldies:
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Total Big Book Tickets:
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BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:
Task: 30.3 - Dlmrose’s Task: Recurring KeysBook 1- a word in the title that contains all the letters A E N
Book read:Belladonna: Our Italian Year by Anbara Salam
Required: bEllAdoNna contains A, E and N.
Book 2- an author whose name contains all the letters A E N in a single name part
Book read:Bohemian Magick: Witchcraft and Secret Spells with a Rock-and-Roll Vibe to Amplify Your Mojo and Electrify Your Life by Veronica Varlow
Required: vEroNicA contains A, E and N.
I claim one It's A Fact ticket as this book is nonfiction.
Points this task:30
Total points:230
Total Golden Oldies:0
Total Big Books:1
Total It’s A Fact:3
Books read:14
Tasks completed:11
Jasmiina F20.8 - Nickels & Dimes: Paul's Task: Is 139 a Prime Number?:
Option 2: Read a book with a word of three or more letters in the title and/or subtitle that can be made from the letters in "AMAZON PRIME":
Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn.
Word: Pea.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 55
Golden Oldies this post:
Total Golden Oldies:
Big Book Tickets this post:
Total Big Book Tickets:
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BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:
HanneloreTask 25.6 - KmarieD's Task: Reaching Goals
This is a 2-book task. Each book should be at least 200 pages.
Option 4 - Read a book where a bookmobile or mobile library plays a role. The bookmobile or mobile library element must appear in the GR description or first page reviews.
Book: Parnassus on Wheels
How it fits: The first review on the page says "A travelling salesmen, selling books, comes to her door saying he is not just selling books but also his travelling bookstore." [...] "He shows her his wonderful, magical wagon full of all the necessities for life on the road and shelves and shelves of books. She jumps at the chance and deciding to spend her life savings and take over the business herself."
The title 'Parnassus on Wheels' refers to the mobile bookstore.
Option 5 - Read a book that is #2 or above in a series. Whole numbers only.
Book: The Light Fantastic
How it fits: Book is #2 in the Discworld series.
Page requirement: both books are 200+ pages long.
Parnassus was first published in 1917. --> CLAIMING A GO TICKET
Points this task: 25
Total points: 365
Tasks completed: 22
BB tickets:
(3) 500+
(1) 750+
(0) 1,000+
GO tickets: 2
IAF tickets: 0
Mod
Read 2 books, each 200pg +
Option 1 Read a book first published in 2022
The People's Princess
This book was published on March 31st 2022. I read the book as an advance reader copy but it is now published. (384 pages)
Option 2 Read a winning title from the 2021 Goodreads Choice Awards
The Last Thing He Told Me
This won the Mystery & Thriller category as detailed on https://www.goodreads.com/choiceaward...
(320 pages)
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Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 190 + 25 = 215/895
Total Tasks Completed: 19
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Big Books: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
It's a Fact: 6
15.5 - Hey Joe!Read a book written by a single author named Joe or one of the related names at https://www.behindthename.com/name/jo...
I read The Bass Saxophone by Josef Škvorecký. Josef is the Czech "version" of Joe, per the link.
Total Points: 380
Repost for post # 1390Readerboard Name: Robin (Saturndoo)
15.10 -Scare More Than Crows
main page genre Horror
Page Count: 182
The Haunting of Hill House
Points Earned This Post: 15
Points Achieved to Date:885/895
Tasks Completed 53/54
Readerboard Name: Robin (Saturndoo)10.9 -Spring Into a Good Book
first published in March, April, or May (of any year) AND average GR rating of 4.0+
Page Count: 471
Publication & Rating: March 5th 2019/4.25
Rating Verification Post/Link: Post # 35
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Lovely War by Julie Berry
Points Earned This Post:10
Points Achieved to Date: 895/895
Tasks Completed 54/54
Mod
5.6 - The Munchkins.
Option 2: The King in the Tower
Read a book set at least 50% in the Middle Ages - 476 to 1450 A.D. (In the winter of 1139..)
The Virgin in the Ice. Ellis Peters
Points this post: 5
Total points: 540
Tasks complete: 32/54
Total points: 540/895
BB: 4
NF: 10
GO: 4
Sarah E20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Sarah E's Task: Most Volcanoes
The Long Mars
I read an ebook, MMP is The Long Mars
Total points: 20
Sarah E20.10 - Group Reads
The Enchanted April - my comment is message 4
I read an ebook, top MMP is Avril enchanté
Golden Oldie, first published 1922. Claiming 1 GO ticket.
Total points: 40
Total GOs: 1
Angela IL 50.1 - TraceyL's task: Bridgerton
Book 1: Read a FICTION book with a main page genre that includes "Historical".
The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain- 4/7 (352 pgs)
Book 2: Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 primary works.
Dr. Death by Jonathan Kellerman- 4/18
Read the Kindle version/ attaching the MMPB version for a page count of 507
Δόκτωρ θάνατος by Jonthan Kellerman
Claiming a Big Book for Dr. Death
Book 3: Read a book written by an author found on the first 25 pages of the Diverse Authors Books shelf.
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson- 3/15 (496 pgs)
on page 2
Claiming It's a Fact for this book
Total Pages- 1355
Points this Task: 50
Total Points: 335
Books Read: 21
Tasks Completed: 13/54
BB Ticket: 2
NF Ticket: 3
Bookwrm526Task #25.5 - Scarecrow Leftovers
Option 2. Read ONE book of 500+ pp which fits at least one of the above suggestions. I chose suggestion 1, to read a book from this list: Books by Black Authors. I read Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi, from page 2 of the list (582p).
Total points so far: 450
30.2 - XBM’s Task – The Birds and The BeesOption 3: Read a book with an MPG* of Romance
Starship Mine
MPG Romance
Option 4: Read a book with an MPG* of Biography, Autobiography or Memoir
A Farewell to Gabo and Mercedes: A Son's Memoir of Gabriel García Márquez and Mercedes Barcha
MPG Biography
Claiming 1 It's a Fact Ticket - Non-Fiction
Points Earned This Post: 30
Total Points Earned: 480
It's A Fact Tickets: 11
Golden Oldie Tickets: 4
Big Book Tickets Total: 3
Big Books Read By Page Count: 1 (500) / 1 (750) / 0 (1000)
25.6 - KmarieD's Task: Reaching GoalsOption 1 - Read a book first published in 2022.
She Gets the Girl
Option 3 - Read a book with MPG of Young Adult.
Winterkeep
Total Points: 105
Jen K25.1 - Sandy's Task: I Want My Baseball!
Book 1: Spirit Run: A 6,000-Mile Marathon Through North America's Stolen Land
MPG Sports and NF, 240 pages
Book 2: Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka- 306 pages
enD the locKout
240+306>500 pages
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Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 375
Big Books: 4
Jen K20.3 - Best Review – Lauren Jodi's Task: Henry Rex
Option 2: The King in the Tower
The Shadow King
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 395
Big Books: 4
Jen K5.4 - Glinda the Good Witch
At Night All Blood is Black by David Diop
*****
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 400
Big Books: 4
Coralie5.4 Glinda the Good Witch
Book by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter
The Place on Dalhousie by Melina Marchetta
Total to date 260 points
Jayme(the ghostreader)20.5 literary cat
Read a book with cat in the title
The Cat Who Ate Danish Modernby Lilian Jackson Braun
Task +20
Grand total: 100
Inge199020.10 - Group Reads
Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish Adventure Like No Other
Points this post: 20
total points: 220
Inge199020.6 - Seasoned Reader - Helen B's Task: Spring Begins
option 3: read a #1 in a series
Dumplin'
Points this post: 20
total points: 240
Inge199020.2 - Rookie At The Top - Lucy-Bookworm's Task: Books For A Bookworm
read a book with one of the words in the title : book, bookworm, bookshelf, bookshop, bookstore, bookseller, library
Book Boyfriend
Points this post: 20
total points: 260
Inge19905.2 - Auntie Em
The First Kiss of Spring
author: Emily March
Points this post: 5
total points: 265
Inge19905.1 - The Wicked Witch
Word picked: Wicked
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
Points this post: 5
total points: 270
Kathy KS20.3 - Best Review – Lauren Jodi's Task: Henry Rex
Option 4: Read a book from the first 25 pages of the Adultery Shelf
Required: State the page
The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz, by Erik Larson
Found at the bottom of page 6 of the list
**Claiming 1 (one) It’s A Fact ticket** : NONFICTION
**Claiming 1 (one) Big Book ticket** 585 pages
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Points for this task: 20
Total points : 295
Tasks completed: 15/54
Big Book tickets for this task: 1
Big Book tickets total: 3
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 2
It's a Fact tickets for this task: 1
It's a Fact tickets total: 4
10.1 - Most Improved - Delicious Dee's Task: Happy Birthday to Me!The book must be a minimum of 200 pages
Option 1: Read a book where all the letters in CELLO, including the 2 Ls, can be found in the title (subtitles excluded)
Clockwork Angels by Kevin J. Anderson CLOckwork andELs
ebook, no MMP, 304 pg in the first PB edition listed
Points this post: 20
Total points: 405
Tasks completed: 27
Books read: 33
Big Book tickets: 1
Golden Oldies tickets: 4
Amy B15.10 - Scare More Than Crows
Read a book with a main page genre Horror. The genre may be standalone or embedded.
Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay
This Task: 15 Points
To Date: 175 Points
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20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Helen B's Task: Spring Begins
Option 1: The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row
Found on page 1
Claiming 1 It's a fact ticket.
Totals
Points: 90
BB: 0
GO: 0
NF: 4
Total Tasks Completed: 5
Total Books Completed: 6